8.2
High
CVE-2026-81379 Not failing securely ('failing open') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature…
Description
Not failing securely ('failing open') in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Studio Code 1.0 | 1.0.0 → < 1.136.2 | 1.136.2 |
References
- Visual Studio Code Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability msrc.microsoft.com
Timeline
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